Executive Director of Housing & Residential Life

About the Role: The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Housing and Residential Life to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a comprehensive residential program. The role leads multiple functions, including residential life, occupancy and housing technology, facilities coordination, and operations, budget, and customer service. Responsibilities include setting priorities, developing staff, managing resources, improving systems and services, and using assessment and operational data to strengthen the student residential experience. The Executive Director also coordinates with campus partners on housing demand, facilities, student support, risk management, and emergency response. Candidates should have a master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience, and at least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership in university housing and residential life. Experience leading multiple functional areas, managing organizational change and large-scale operations, supervising and developing staff, and overseeing budgets is required. Applicants should bring knowledge of residential life, occupancy management, facilities coordination, student development, customer service, and housing technology, along with experience using data to guide decisions. Strong communication, financial management, collaboration, judgment, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is a commitment to inclusion and student success. Hiring Manager Title Associate Vice President for Residential Life & Integrated Learning FunctionsEducation/Academic Administration Operations